Genetic Variants May Contribute to Cerebral Palsy Genetic Variants May Contribute to Cerebral Palsy
Using whole-genome sequencing, Canadian researchers found a high prevalence of genetic abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news
Swampscott adaptive clothing company promotes 'dressing with dignity' for all
Nine years ago, Nicole Puzzo had trouble finding clothes for her daughter with cerebral palsy. A few years later, she teamed up with a friend to launch befree, a company that sells clothes for people with disabilities. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news
Higher risk of cerebral palsy, seizures/epilepsy, visual- and hearing impairments, cancer, injury and child abuse in children with congenital anomalies: data from the EUROlinkCAT study - Urhoj SK, Morris J, Loane M, Ballardini E, Barrachina-Bonet L, Cavero-Carbonell C, Coi A, Gissler M, Given J, Heino A, Jordan S, Neville A, Santoro M, Tan J, Tucker D, Wellesley D, Garne E, Damkjaer M.
AIM: The aim is to examine the risk of cerebral palsy, seizures/epilepsy, visual- and hearing impairments, cancer, injury/poisoning and child abuse in children with and without a congenital anomaly up to age 5 and 10 years. METHODS: This is a popul... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 9, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Disabled teen to be deported 13 years after adoption: " Unconscionable "
An Indiana mother is fighting to prevent her teenage son with cerebral palsy from being deported more than a decade after his adoption. Rebekah Hubley adopted her 17-year-old son Jonas from Haiti in 2010. Jonas is blind, autistic and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder.…#indiana #rebekahhubley #haiti #jonas #uscis #hubley #kellydempsey #toddyoung #hollywood (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Neuromechanism, recovery effect and case study of swimming training intervention in children with cerebral palsy: a case report - Zeng J, Hao S, Wang Y, Liu Q.
BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy, hereinafter referred to as "cerebral palsy", refers to a non progressive injury that occurs during the development of brain tissue in fetuses or infants. The patients often have walking dysfunction, abnormal balance ability and ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Celebrates Continued Collaboration With QBE North America
Solidifying steadfast support for cerebral palsy research and assistive technology NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) is proud to highlight its expanding relationship with QBE North America (QBE). CPARF's critical work, which... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - November 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: DIS Source Type: news
Translation, reliability and validity of the Greek version of the Child Engagement in Daily Life in children with cerebral palsy - Dimakopoulos R, Papadopoulou, Pons R, Spinou A.
BACKGROUND: Participation in family, recreational activities and self-care is an integral part of health. It is also a main outcome of rehabilitation services for children and adolescents with disabilities. However, there are currently no available tools i... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Child abuse with multiple sharp foreign bodies penetrating the chest wall causing hemothorax and cardiac tamponade in two separate occasions: case report - ElSorogy HA, Elshalakamy M, Ibrahim KS, Hamza UA, Sersar SI.
We present a case of repeated child abuse causing left-sided hemothorax and cardiac tamponade on two separate occasions. A 14-year-old cerebral palsy male presented with left-sided hemothorax and multiple metallic foreign bodies in the chest wall managed b... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Funding Registry Study for Arabic-Speaking Countries
World Cerebral Palsy Day Launches the Foundation's First-Ever Fully International Grant NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of World Cerebral Palsy Day, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) proudly announces its first-ever funding of a fully international... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: NPT Source Type: news
Winter/Spring Conception Linked to Cerebral Palsy Risk Winter/Spring Conception Linked to Cerebral Palsy Risk
A new study found a potential link between the risk for cerebral palsy in children born in winter or spring.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - September 22, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Study shines light on successes of PReCePT programme
The success of PReCePT, a programme to increase the use of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy in premature babies, has been highlighted in a study led by National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) researchers including from the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Evidence for gait improvement with robotic-assisted gait training of children with cerebral palsy remains uncertain - Vez ér M, Gresits O, Engh MA, Szabó L, Molnar Z, Hegyi P, Terebessy T.
BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neuromotor diseases that develops as a result of damage to the developing central nervous system during the perinatal period. The condition is usually accompanied by musculoskeletal problems resulting in moveme... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation's STEPtember Campaign Surpasses $1 Million Raised
Early Success Driven by Strong Community Support to Improve the World for People With Cerebral Palsy NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) kicked off its seventh annual STEPtember campaign on Friday, September 1, and has already... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: NPT Source Type: news
Prevalence of orofacial injuries resulting from trauma in individuals with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Heiden GS, Andrade RVS, de Mattos de Araujo BM, da Silva-Neto UX, Baratto-Filho F, Zeigelboim BS, de Castro Corr êa C, Taveira KVM, de Araujo CM.
This study aimed to evaluat... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Making Accessibility Accessible With Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation's Seventh STEPtember Campaign
Raising Funds for Cerebral Palsy Research and Cutting-Edge Assistive Technology NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Starting on Friday, September 1, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) will bring thousands of people together from across the country for the launch... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - August 24, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: DIS NPT Source Type: news
